How can storytelling shape understanding of health and human rights?

Listen to our latest episode: Contraception and choice with Laura Anthony

Contraception is commonplace in many countries — but that wasn’t always the case. In today’s episode, author Laura Anthony and Mayo Clinic expert Dr. Paru David join us to explore Laura’s gripping historical novel The Women on Platform Two. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Ireland, the book explores the barriers women faced in accessing contraception and asserting bodily autonomy. We talk about the evolution of contraceptive access and the deeply personal and political dimensions of women’s health. It’s a tribute to the resilience of women past and present and a call to continue the conversation.

Question for discussion:

• What role do you think storytelling—through fiction or podcasts—plays in shaping public understanding of health and human rights?

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